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Grand Rapids Symphony celebrates 25 years of Picnic Pops with fireworks and patriotic music, July 11-12
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 07-10-2019 under NONPROFITS
Twenty-five years ago, on the hills of Cannonsburg Ski Area, several thousand gathered for an evening’s entertainment. The ski lift was still. Not a flake of snow covered the ground. In fact, it was a scorching hot summer’s day for the...
Fourth annual Burton Heights Reunion to celebrate unity
by (arcarpenter)
Submitted 06-26-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
On Saturday, July 7, families from all over the Greater Grand Rapids area are invited to Garfield Park to celebrate with the Burton Heights neighborhood. The Fourth annual Burton Heights Reunion will begin at 12 noon in the park and will run to 8 p....
Fireworks, mariachi music wrap up Grand Rapids Symphony's Picnic Pops in two special, one-night only shows
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Symphony’s D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops, since its debut in 1995, has drawn more than half a million people to Cannonsburg Ski Area. The summer series’ latest fans include Grand Rapids Symphony Music Director Marcelo...
Experience a front row seat for the fireworks at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 06-21-2016 under NEWS
It’s almost time for the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s (GRPM) annual Independence Day fundraising event, Front Row for the Fireworks, which offers visitors an evening of entertainment, discovery and fun. Front Row for the Fireworks will...
Grand Rapids Symphony's Classical Fireworks
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 06-14-2016 under
Triumphant classical favorites including Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and the best fireworks show in West Michigan. Come together for a soaring kickoff to the Grand Rapids Symphony's Picnic Pops 2016! Lawn...
Grand Rapids festivities to promote community, entertainment for national holiday
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 06-30-2015 under NEWS
Celebrating independence and community is the main focus of this year’s Fourth of July festivities around the Grand Rapids area. From Grandville to East Grand Rapids, neighborhoods will hold several events to entertain and captivate people of...
Let's take charge of our Independence day celebration as residents
by (Annie)
Submitted 08-02-2014 under OPINION
Every year we rely on the generosity of the wealthy to put on our Independence day festivities. What if, instead, the city set up a way that the residents of Grand Rapids can have more of a say in the way events happen? An account could be set up...
Celebrate Independence Day downtown
by (Lindsay Fischer)
Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS
For the first time this year, the city of Grand Rapids will celebrate Independence Day by combining the Amway Family Fireworks with Celebration on the Grand festivities to create one two-day event. Both events will be held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park...
Story Matters: Amber has fond memories of fireworks downtown
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While in Ah Nab Awen Park on Friday, August 23, The Rapidian's Story Matters project...
Safety officials see increase in fireworks-related fires
by (ulrichb)
Submitted 07-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
“The city of Grand Rapids has seen 1/10 of one inch of rain in the past 22 days,” says Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Salatka. “Since May 1 the Grand Rapids area has a four-inch deficit of rain compared to our local averages. These...